Why do English people say ‘You OK?’ instead of ‘Hello’?
'You OK?' and 'Alright?' are greetings, not questions about your health. Here is what they mean and how to answer them.
Why The Celebrity Traitors is a brilliant way to practise your English
Series two of The Celebrity Traitors is on BBC One. Here is how the game works, the words you need, and why it is great listening practice.
Remembrance Day: why people in the UK wear red poppies
From late October, you will see red poppies on coats across Britain. What they mean, what happens on 11 November, and how to show respect.
Halloween in the UK: what to expect on 31 October
Pumpkins on doorsteps, children in costumes and a few unwritten rules. What Halloween looks like in Britain, and the words you will hear.
What does a British lecturer mean when they say ‘interesting’?
British feedback is often so polite that it stops sounding like criticism. Here is what some of the most confusing phrases usually mean.